Legend of Zelda: Breaking the Cycle

Next chapter of my Legend of Zelda story, enjoy.

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Mastermind 16X: Thanks glad you enjoyed it, well I hope this truly catches your interest although the main action doesn't really start until chapter 5.

Now onto the story.

Disclaimer: I don't own Legend of Zelda or it's characters.

Fighting for Love

It was a bright sunny day in Hyrule Castle, the town was buzzing with excitement as they gathered in the market square. They were not purchasing or even looking at the merchandise for sale, but the shop keepers didn't mind as they too were enjoying the spectacle that had everyone's attention. In the centre of the market square a large arena had been erected and at this moment two warriors were fighting within it while other warriors stood on the sidelines. These fights were part of a tournament being held in order to select the strongest warrior as the husband for Princess Zelda. Sitting on a raised pavilion was a tall man with a toned build, short neat slicked back blonde hair and blue eyes. He was dressed in regal robes and a golden crown sat on his head. This man was well known and well liked throughout Hyrule, his name was Dynast Hyrule, he was the 122nd King of Hyrule. He watched as the valiant warriors fought for the honour of claiming his daughter's hand in marriage.

'So many brave souls,' He thought to himself, 'I had no idea my daughter was this popular, which one will prove himself worthy I wonder.'

As he watched he heard footsteps behind him and then his daughter's voice.

"Good morning father." Princess Zelda Hyrule greeted her father as she sat down next to him.

Zelda Hyrule was of medium height with a slender build and had long dirty blonde hair which reached down to the middle of her back and blue eyes. She was dressed in her own regal robes and jewellery.

Dynast smiled and gestured out to the arena.

"I am amazed by all the men who have turned up for a chance to prove themselves worthy of marrying you." He commented, Zelda smiled slightly, "Yes, although…I must admit, some are more desirable than others."

As she said the last sentence she glared distastefully at one of the fighters. He was a young man with a toned build and was of medium height; he had medium length black hair and blue eyes and was clad in Hylian Knight Armour. His name was Phillipe Akatosh; he was a Captain of the Hylian Knights and also one of the Royal Guards. He was well known for his almost obsessive love for the Princess although she despised him. As they watched the match Phillipe's opponent began to gain the advantage when suddenly Phillipe took a cheap shot, slamming the pommel of his sword into the side of his opponent's head, dazing the man. Dynasty immediately stood up.

"Enough stop the match." He bellowed as both fighters turned to look at him, "Captain Akatosh, you are disqualified from the tournament."

Phillipe looked outraged.

"What, but I…" He began but Dynast cut across him, "You broke the rules, it was to be a straight up honourable fight, no cheap tricks involved. Now leave the area, or I will have the guards remove you, and you will find yourself stripped of your position."

Grumbling to himself Phillipe turned and stalked out of the arena and joined the crowd as the tournament continued. Phillipe stalked over to where his second in command was waiting. His second in command was a young man named Link Hylias. Link was of medium height and had short messy blonde hair and blue eyes; he was also toned and clad in Hylian Knight Armour.

"Captain…?" He began but Phillipe just growled, "Leave it Link, return to your barracks, immediately."

Link sighed but followed the order and left for his barracks.

Once Link returned to the barracks he unstrapped his weapons and shield and stared out the window.

'I told Captain Akatosh to fight by the rules…Why didn't he listen to me?' Link thought to himself.

"Link."

He turned to face the owner of the voice and smiled. The figure that had called out o him was a young woman roughly the same height with shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes. She was rather slender and clad in a simple white dress and white shoes. Her name was Lynia Dolphness; she was an assistant at the local Temple and was also a close friend of Link.

"You look troubled?" She commented, Link nodded, "Yeah, it's Captain Akatosh; he's just been disqualified from the tournament, because he didn't fight by the rules set. I'm worried; he's getting more rash and aggressive every day."

Lynia nodded.

"I see…but there's something else, I can see it, see it in your eyes. What's really troubling you?"

Link turned away from her and gazed out of the window again.

"Lately…I've been having these, strange dreams." He admitted, "I'm…I'm standing in front of the gates to the main keep of the castle. The outer walls are in ruins, as if a battle has just been fought. I'm standing with other knights and two shadowy figures, in the opposing army is also a shadowy figure, I can't make them out."

He paused briefly before shuddering.

"But then I see someone else in the opposing army, a giant of a man with green skin and red hair, he's carrying a glowing sword and seems to just…radiate malice. He raises his hand to attack me and…I wake up, every time, I wake up just before he attacks."

There was silence after Link finished until finally Lynia found her voice.

"Link, sometimes…Dreams are just…dreams." She stated, "Don't look too much into it, okay."

"I guess you are right." Link replied before smiling, "Well, it's getting late, the tournament will be over. I'll see you tomorrow."

Lynia nodded and left while Link removed his armour and got ready for bed.

The following day Link awoke punctually at six in the morning, the sun was just rising as he got himself dressed in his armour again. Just then one of the other guards approached him.

"Sir, his Royal Majesty the Kind requests you to meet him in the throne room." Link nodded and the soldier left.

Link entered the throne room and approached the thrones were the royal family sat. Dynast sat on the largest throne, dressed in his regal robes and crown, sitting on the throne next to him was a slender woman of above average height with shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes. She too was dressed in regal robes and a crown, this was Dynast's wife; Queen Cordelia Hyrule. On a smaller throne, sitting to the left of her mother was Zelda. Link bowed at the foot of the thrones and Dynast smiled.

"Rise Link," Once Link stood up he continued, "Now, yesterday the tournament ended and one man has proven himself to be worthy of my daughters hand."

Link nodded to indicate he understood.

"In fact," Dynasty continued with a knowing look, "It appears he knows you claimed to be an old friend of yours."

Link was surprised at this, "What's his name?" He asked, Dynast's reply surprised Link, "Dooram Redguard."

Although surprised Link smiled.

"Dooram Redguard, from Kakariko?" Dynast nodded, "Yes I know him. We were at the Knight's Academy together. He left to become a guardian for the village."

"Well he is now the future King." Dynast explained, "Which is why I've called you here, before the wedding, before they can even see each other, Zelda must receive the blessings of the spirits in the Temple of Time. However lately strange creatures have been appearing on the route to the Temple."

Link nodded, "You wish me to escort Princess Zelda?" He questioned, Dynast nodded, "That is correct, ensure she reaches the Temple safely, then, once she has received the blessings of the spirits, escort her back. You are the only one I can trust to do this."

Link bowed again.

"I will not let you down Your Majesty." The Royal Family smiled and thanked Link before Zelda spoke up, "I will wait for you by the main gate. In case you want to talk to Dooram first."

Link thanked her and left the throne room to get ready. He felt honoured to have been chosen for such an important task and he was determined not to fail.

End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.